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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: We Can't Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda's Gorgeous Garden Wedding

By Lauren Porter · Updated October 24, 2020

When the bride and groom met on an airplane in 2010 while flying for the holidays, they had no idea that a new relationship was about to take off too. See the photos from their beautiful wedding day!

01
The Marvelous Myers

Bride: Ikeda Williams, 36, Artisan/Child Advocate
Groom: Shaun Myers, 35, Investment Consultant 
The Big Day: September 24, 2017
Location: Atlanta, GA 
Style/Theme: Garden Romance 

Vendors

Planner: Summer McLane
Photographer: Mecca Gamble
Florist: Stylish Stems
Videographer: Corey Hamilton
Venue: The Piedmont Room
Hair: Audrey Bell
Makeup Artist: Janine Carthone ​​​​​​
DJ: King AP Sound-Jomo Darlington

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

02
The Perfect Fit

“I knew as soon as I tried it on that it was the one but shopped around just in case. It’s my style: conservative yet sexy and classy all in one,” said Ikeda. 

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

03
Be Mine

“From what Shaun tells me, he kept going back and forth with ideas on how to pop the question. We were 7 months pregnant with our daughter and he had plans to ask on a plane since that’s where we 1st met. We were traveling to Florida for our baby shower but he couldn’t wait that long. So it was a Friday afternoon and we made plans to celebrate our friend Crystals new job at The painted pin. I met Shaun at his job and changed clothes there. We had a little argument earlier that morning and once I came back from changing he gave me a hug and said ‘Babe, I apologize for this morning. I promise to do better and be a better boyfriend and husband…(as he was getting down on one knee) ‘will you marry me!’ I still don’t remember him asking the question because everything was a blur at that point, I was in complete shock and excitement. He had his cell phone in his shirt pocket taping the experience which is funny to watch now. It was such a special moment for us. And perfect.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

04
Sister Circle

On her wedding day, Ikeda had friends of over 20 years by her side. We love beautiful long lasting friendships like this! 

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

05
Groom’s Glow

“It was incredible being a groom,” said Shaun. “All of our closest friends and family were there celebrating love with us. Nothing could ever beat that, ever.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

06
Floral Fun

“I choose an arrangement of eucalyptus, ranunculus, roses, and hydrangea because I wanted it to have a soft  organic look and to include beautiful shades of green.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

07
This Is Bliss

“Being a bride truly felt like a being a queen! The day was everything I could’ve ever imagined,” admitted Ikeda. “Everything was perfect and flowed perfectly. From my dress to the weather, the flowers, food, ceremony, seeing old friends and close family. Seeing Shaun in his tux was magic. It was perfect.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

08
Taking A Leap In Love

“I knew pretty early in the game that Ikeda was the one but I was in no rush to pop the question,” Shaun admitted. “I wanted to organically evolve to the point where I was ready to make the leap.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

09
The Light Of My Life

“Shaun is a light,” said the bride of her groom. “He is reasonable and hard working. He’s a planner, (which is good for me) and always sees the good in every situation. He’s a supporter of my goals and an amazing father.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

10
I See Love

“I love the way she loves,” said Shaun of Ikeda. “She loves good and hard and it has taught me to be more loving with my expressions and affirmations in the process.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

11
It’s Been You

“I knew early in our relationship that he was the one,” said the bride. “There was something very special about Shaun.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

12
Brotherly Love

On his big day, the groom had his brothers as well as his wife’s brothers as his groomsmen. How special!

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

13
Walks To You

On her wedding day, the bride had her dad to walk for down the aisle and give her away to the love of her life. 

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

14
Seeing Forever

“I was not on the hunt to find true love when I met Ikeda but I was open and look what happened,” said Shaun.

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

15
Groom’s Glow

“Being at the altar felt like the greatest day of my life,” said the groom. 

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

16
Cue The Happy Tears

“Shaun said he got teary eyed but I cried at the altar because I felt complete,” the bride shared. 

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

17
Gathered Here Today

“We held our daughters’ dedication during the ceremony. We felt that this would be the perfect time to have it with all of our closest family and friends in one place.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

18
You’re The Best Part

“I said yes because I couldn’t imagine life without him.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble (photographer) www.meccagamble.com

19
When I’m With You

“She brought magic to my life,” said the groom of his bride. 

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

20
Heart Of Gold

“She is kind and giving and I’m super impressed with the care and concern she expressed for others. And she makes a mean pot of curry chicken! “

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

21
You Mean The World To Me

“I love his easy-going spirit.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

22
Garden Of Love

“We stuck with the garden/rustic romance but added lots of candles. I love estate tables but I didn’t want every table to be and estate so we mixed long with round for our 90 guests.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

23
Power Of Prayer

We love a photo of a bride and groom on their wedding day taking a moment to pray!

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

24
Cake Love

“We had an amazing cake by Cakes by Lameeka. It was simple in decor but beautiful. We didn’t go for an extravagant cake but wanted something that tasted good and reflected our style. It was red velvet, lime, and vanilla.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

25
May I Have This Dance?

For their first dance as husband and wife, the couple shared a moment to Sade’s “By Your Side”.

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

26
Going With God

“It was a beautiful surprise finding true love with Shaun and when I did. I really wasn’t looking to date at the time. God’s plan is always perfect for our lives. Always.”

Bridal Bliss: We Can’t Stop Looking At Shaun And Ikeda’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding

Mecca Gamble

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